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CVE-2016-8676
The get_vlc2 function in get_bits.h in Libav 11.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and…
Medium5.5EPSS 1.7%
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Description
The get_vlc2 function in get_bits.h in Libav 11.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted mp3 file. NOTE: this issue exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8675.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | Medium5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 1.7% · top 23% of all CVEs (2 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Medium 5.5.
Weakness
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References (5)
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/07/libav-null-pointer-dereference-in-get_vlc2_get_bits_h/ (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- 93468 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDx_transferred
- [oss-security] 20161015 Re: libav: null pointer dereference in get_vlc2 (get_bits.h) (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTx_transferred
- [oss-security] 20161204 Re: libav: multiple crashes from the Undefined Behavior Sanitizer (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTx_transferred
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/12/01/libav-multiple-crashes-from-the-undefined-behavior-sanitizer/ (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
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